2002 Yamaha YZF-600 R6 vs 2026 Suzuki GSX-R 750

Full specifications comparison • 2 motorcycles

Comparing 2 motorcycles
2002 Yamaha YZF-600 R6 2002 Yamaha YZF-600 R6

Sport

Engine
Four stroke, transverse four cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder.
Power
120 hp / 87.6 kW @ 13000 rpm
Top Speed
262.4 km/h / 163 mph
Weight
167.5 kg / 369.3 lbs
2026 Suzuki GSX-R 750 2026 Suzuki GSX-R 750

Sport

Engine
Four stroke, transverse four cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder.
Power
110.3 kW / 148 hp @ 12800 rpm
Top Speed
270.7 km/h / 168 mph
Weight
190 kg / 418 lbs
Full Specifications
General
Year20022026
Make ModelYamaha YZF-600 R6Suzuki GSX-R 750
Dimensions
Seat Height830 mm / 32.8 in810 mm / 31.8 in.
Wheelbase1380 mm / 54.4 in1390 mm / 54.7 in.
Ground Clearance130 mm / 5.1 in130 mm / 5.1 in
Height1120 mm / 44.2 in1125 mm / 44.6 in.
Length2100 mm / 81 in2030 mm / 79.9 in.
Width700 mm / 27.6 in710 mm / 28.0 in.
Weights & Capacities
Wet Weight (kg)-190
Dry Weight (kg)167.5156
Dry Weight167.5 kg / 369.3 lbs156 kg / 344 lbs
Fuel Capacity17 Litres / 4.5 US gal17 Litres / 4.5 US gal / 3.7 Imp gal
Wet Weight-190 kg / 418 lbs
Performance
Top Speed262.4 km/h / 163 mph270.7 km/h / 168 mph
Acceleration (0-100 km/h)-3.2 sec
Max Power106.9 hp / 79.7 kW @ 12500 rpm110.3 kW / 148 hp @ 12800 rpm
Max Torque68.5 Nm / 50.5 lb-ft @ 11500 rpm86.3 Nm / 8.8 kgf-m / 64 ft-lb @ 11200 rpm
Standing Start ¼ Mile10.8 sec10.7 sec
Top Gear Acceleration-4.1 sec
Engine
Displacement599 cc / 36.5 cu-in749 c / 45.7 cub. in.
Engine DetailFour stroke, transverse four cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder.Four stroke, transverse four cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder.
Bore x Stroke65.5 × 44.5 mm70 x 48.7 mm
Compression Ratio12.4:112.5:1
Cooling SystemLiquid cooledLiquid. High capacity large trapezoidal-shaped radiator which includes compact cooling fan assembly designed for improved air flow.
Engine Oil Specification-Synthetic,10W/40
Fuel Consumption18.8 km/lit5.5 l/100 km / 18.3 km/l / 43 US mpg / 51 Imp mpg
Fuel Induction37 mm Keihin CV Downdraft with throttle position sensorNew 32 bit ECM features 1024 kilobytes of ROM for maximum engine performance working in conjunction with the new S-DMS engine management system
IgnitionCDIDigital DC-CDI
LubricationWet sumpWet sump
Spark Plug-NGK, CR9E
StarterElectricElectric
Drivetrain
ClutchMulti-plateWet, multiple discs
Final Drive#532 O-ring chainChain, RK525ROZ5Y, 116 links
Gear Ratios-1st 2.79 / 2nd 2.05 / 3rd 1.71 / 4th 1.50 / 5th 1.35 / 6th 1.20:1
Transmission / Drive6 Speed 6 Speed, constant mesh
Chassis
Frame TypeAluminium, twin sparUltra-lightweight frame built entirely of aluminum alloy castings.
Suspension - Front43mm telescopic fork, preload, compression and rebound damping adjustableShowa inverted 41 mm cartridge front forks fully adjustable for high and low speed compression, spring preload, and rebound damping
Suspension - RearMonoshock piggyback reservoir and adjustable preload, compression and rebound damping adjustable,Showa 41mm aluminum alloy rear shock with a 16mm rod diameter are fully adjustable for high and low speed compression, spring preload and rebound damping
Rake25°23.8°
Trail96 mm / 3.7 in97 mm / 3.8 in.
Wheel Travel - Front130 mm / 5.1 in120 mm / 4.7 in.
Wheel Travel - Rear120 mm / 4.7 in130 mm / 5.1 in.
Wheels & Brakes
Brakes - Front2x 298mm discs 4 piston calipers2 x 310 mm Discs, radial-mount opposed-four-piston Brembo 4 piston monoblock calipers
Brakes - RearSingle 220mm disc 1 piston caliperSingle 220 mm disc, Nissin single piston caliper
Rims - Front-3.8 x 17
Rims - Rear-5.5 x 17
Tyres - Front120/60 ZR17120/70 ZR17
Tyres - Rear180/55 ZR17180/55 ZR17
Wheels-Aluminum, 3 spoke